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Gezondheid en Ziekte - Huidziekten en Problemen

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met huidaandoeningen en problemen zoals "acne", "rosacea" en "lupus".

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acne
acne
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers

acne

acne

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pemphigus
pemphigus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare disease where painful blisters form on the skin and inside the mouth due to the body's immune system attacking healthy cells

pemphigus, een zeldzame ziekte waarbij pijnlijke blaren op de huid en in de mond ontstaan doordat het immuunsysteem van het lichaam gezonde cellen aanvalt

pemphigus, een zeldzame ziekte waarbij pijnlijke blaren op de huid en in de mond ontstaan doordat het immuunsysteem van het lichaam gezonde cellen aanvalt

Ex: Medications help manage pemphigus symptoms. 
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alopecia areata
alopecia areata
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an autoimmune condition characterized by the sudden onset of hair loss in well-defined patches on the scalp or other parts of the body

alopecia areata, pleksgewijze kaalheid

alopecia areata, pleksgewijze kaalheid

Ex: Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss in patches, often on the scalp. 
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psoriasis
psoriasis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic skin disorder causing thick, red, and scaly patches due to rapid skin cell overproduction

psoriasis

psoriasis

Ex: Psoriasis results in red and scaly patches on the skin. 
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atopic dermatitis
atopic dermatitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic skin condition causing red, itchy rashes often starting in childhood

atopische dermatitis, atopisch eczeem

atopische dermatitis, atopisch eczeem

Ex: The baby's red, itchy patches were signs of atopic dermatitis. 
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Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition characterized by episodic narrowing of the blood vessels in the fingers and toes, resulting in reduced blood flow and color changes in the affected areas

fenomeen van Raynaud, syndroom van Raynaud

fenomeen van Raynaud, syndroom van Raynaud

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hives
hives
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

raised, itchy welts on the skin, often triggered by factors like allergies or stress

netelroos, huiduitslag

netelroos, huiduitslag

Ex: After eating shellfish, she developed hives on her arms and face. 
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epidermolysis bullosa
epidermolysis bullosa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genetic skin condition characterized by blistering and fragility of the skin

epidermolysis bullosa, een genetische huidaandoening die wordt gekenmerkt door blaren en fragiliteit van de huid

epidermolysis bullosa, een genetische huidaandoening die wordt gekenmerkt door blaren en fragiliteit van de huid

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rosacea
rosacea
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic skin condition that causes redness, swelling, and small bumps similar to acne

rosacea,  acne rosacea

rosacea, acne rosacea

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hidradenitis suppurativa
hidradenitis suppurativa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic skin condition that causes painful, inflamed nodules and abscesses in the skin's sweat glands

hidradenitis suppurativa, etterige zweetklierontsteking

hidradenitis suppurativa, etterige zweetklierontsteking

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scleroderma
scleroderma
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin and tissue hardening, affecting internal organs

sclerodermie, systemische sclerose

sclerodermie, systemische sclerose

Ex: Scleroderma leads to skin and tissue hardening, causing discomfort. 
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vitiligo
vitiligo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a skin condition characterized by the loss of pigmentation, resulting in white patches on the skin due to the destruction of melanocytes

vitiligo

vitiligo

Ex: Vitiligo causes white patches on the skin due to pigment loss. 
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ichthyosis
ichthyosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genetic skin disorder characterized by the formation of thick, dry, and scaly skin, often resembling fish scales

ichtyose, visschubbenziekte

ichtyose, visschubbenziekte

Ex: Ichthyosis causes thick, dry, and scaly skin. 
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pachyonychia congenita
pachyonychia congenita
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare genetic disorder that affects the nails and can cause thickened, abnormally shaped nails, as well as other skin and oral abnormalities

congenitale pachyonychia, ectodermale dysplasie met congenitale pachyonychia

congenitale pachyonychia, ectodermale dysplasie met congenitale pachyonychia

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cold sore
cold sore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, painful blister that typically appears on or around the lips, caused by the herpes simplex virus

koortslip, herpes labialis

koortslip, herpes labialis

Ex: She applied a cream to soothe the discomfort of the cold sore on her lip. 
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blister
blister
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

blaar, blaasje

blaar, blaasje

Ex: A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burns, or other injuries. 
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actinic keratosis
actinic keratosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by too much sun exposure and could turn into skin cancer

actinische keratose, zonlichtkeratose

actinische keratose, zonlichtkeratose

Ex: Actinic keratosis looks like a dry, rough patch on your skin. 
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carbuncle
carbuncle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a painful, swollen cluster of connected boils on the skin, typically caused by a bacterial infection

een karbonkel, een pijnlijke groep steenpuisten

een karbonkel, een pijnlijke groep steenpuisten

Ex: The nurse found a painful carbuncle during the exam. 
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eczema
eczema
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy

eczeem

eczeem

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frostbite
frostbite
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

bevriezing, frostbite

bevriezing, frostbite

Ex: She developed frostbite on her fingers after being outside in the freezing weather for too long. 
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cellulitis
cellulitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and tenderness due to a skin break

cellulitis, bacteriële huidinfectie

cellulitis, bacteriële huidinfectie

Ex: A cut can lead to cellulitis, causing redness and swelling. 
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lupus
lupus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic autoimmune disease causing inflammation and diverse symptoms like joint pain and skin rashes

lupus, chronische auto-immuunziekte

lupus, chronische auto-immuunziekte

Ex: Lupus can cause joint pain and swelling. 
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melasma
melasma
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a skin condition causing brown or gray-brown patches, often on the face, linked to hormonal changes or sun exposure

melasma, cloasma

melasma, cloasma

Ex: Melasma leads to brown patches on the face, especially during pregnancy. 
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contact dermatitis
contact dermatitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

skin inflammation caused by contact with irritants or allergens, resulting in redness, itching, and in some cases blistering

contactdermatitis, contacteczeem

contactdermatitis, contacteczeem

Ex: Dishwashing without gloves can cause contact dermatitis on the hands. 
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wart
wart
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, often hard elevation on the skin that is caused by an infection or a virus

wrat, huiduitwas

wrat, huiduitwas

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seborrheic eczema
seborrheic eczema
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long-term skin condition causing red, itchy, and flaky patches, commonly on the scalp and face

seborroïsch eczeem, seborroïsche dermatitis

seborroïsch eczeem, seborroïsche dermatitis

Ex: Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic eczema affecting the scalp. 
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keratosis pilaris
keratosis pilaris
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a skin condition causing small, rough bumps on arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks

keratosis pilaris, follikulaire keratose

keratosis pilaris, follikulaire keratose

Ex: I manage keratosis pilaris on my thighs with regular moisturizing. 
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ringworm
ringworm
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp, characterized by circular, red, and itchy rashes with a raised, defined border

ringworm, dermatofytose

ringworm, dermatofytose

Ex: Sharing personal items can increase the risk of contracting ringworm. 
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impetigo
impetigo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a contagious bacterial skin infection causing red sores that turn into yellowish-brown crusts

impetigo, besmettelijke bacteriële huidinfectie

impetigo, besmettelijke bacteriële huidinfectie

Ex: Good hygiene practices help prevent the spread of impetigo. 
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herpes
herpes
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a viral infection causing painful sores, often around the genital or oral areas, due to the herpes simplex virus

herpes

herpes

Ex: Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection. 
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bedsore
bedsore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

injuries to areas of skin and underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of prolonged pressure on the skin

doorligwond, decubitus

doorligwond, decubitus

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angular cheilitis
angular cheilitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition characterized by inflammation and cracks at the corners of the mouth, often caused by a combination of factors including infection, dryness, and nutritional deficiencies

hoekcheilitis, mondhoeken

hoekcheilitis, mondhoeken

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dermatitis
dermatitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a general term referring to inflammation of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and various skin conditions

dermatitis

dermatitis

Ex: Sunburn can lead to dermatitis, causing redness and discomfort. 
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nettle rash
nettle rash
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a skin condition marked by itchy, raised welts caused by an allergic reaction or other triggers

netelroos, urticaria

netelroos, urticaria

Ex: Stress or anxiety may exacerbate symptoms of nettle rash. 
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cellulite
cellulite
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition where the skin on certain parts of the body appears dimpled or lumpy, caused by underlying fat deposits and connective tissue

cellulitis

cellulitis

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